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Likelihood of Sam Bankman-Fried Getting an Acquittal Is a 'Hail Mary,' Lawyer Predicts

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison testified during FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial that she was in a "constant state of dread" as assets took a hit from the crypto slump. Lisa Bragança, Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief, discusses what to make of Ellison's testimony and her outlook for the trial. "The crux of this case is [Sam Bankman-Fried's] state of mind," Bragança said. 

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The SBF Trial: Ex-Alameda Research CEO Says She Was in a 'Constant State of Dread'

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of hedge fund Alameda Research and star witness in the government’s criminal fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, will take the stand for a third day of testimony. CoinDesk's executive director of global content Emily Parker, who was in the courtroom when Ellison spoke Wednesday, shares some key takeaways.

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Processo SBF: il controinterrogatorio del difensore del testimone chiave dell'accusa è andato storto

A volte Mark Cohen balbettava, chiedendo a Caroline Ellison di ripetere gran parte delle stesse informazioni che aveva detto ai procuratori nella testimonianza del giorno prima.

Ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison at the federal courthouse in Manhattan (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Gli aggressori russi potrebbero essere dietro l'hacking di FTX di Sam Bankman-Fried, afferma Elliptic

Secondo la società di ricerca Elliptic, alcuni dei fondi rubati sembrano essere collegati a gruppi di criminali informatici russi, citando l'analisi on-chain.

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Alameda ha perso quasi 200 milioni di dollari a causa di attacchi di phishing, afferma un ex ingegnere

Le pratiche di sicurezza poco rispettose sembravano essere una caratteristica dell'ex magnate del trading Cripto .

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The SBF Trial: Caroline Ellison Gears Up For Another Day of Testifying; JPMorgan's Blockchain Moves

"CoinDesk Daily" breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including the details of former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's testimony in the criminal trial against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is getting new support in its legal case against Coinbase. And, JPMorgan debuts tokenized BlackRock shares as collateral with Barclays. 

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Former Alameda Research CEO Claims Sam Bankman-Fried 'Directed' Her to Commit Crimes

The prosecution's star witness Caroline Ellison is gearing up for another day of testimony against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Ellison told jurors she "sent balance sheets at the direction of Sam that made Alameda's balances look less risky to investors." CoinDesk's executive director of global content Emily Parker shares what it was like in the courtroom Tuesday.  

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The SBF Trial: Lawyer Explains Why Crypto Details May Be 'Dangerous' for Prosecution

Braden Perry, a former federal enforcement attorney and current partner at Kennyhertz Perry, discusses how to approach a complicated fraud case like the trial regarding FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. "Getting into a lot of the details of crypto to a jury, that likely has not has a bunch of experience with it, may be a little dangerous for the prosecution," Perry said.

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